Companies House Identity Verification Changes
Companies House continues with the roll-out of the major reforms introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Companies House continues with the roll-out of the major reforms introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Spring has brought a busy start to 2026, and our first newsletter of the year offers a timely update as we approach the end of the tax year.
Companies House has now rolled out mandatory identity verification requirements for Company Directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). These changes form part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, aimed at improving the integrity of the UK’s corporate register and reducing fraud.
HMRC have issued guidance confirming that from 31 March 2026 their online filing service for company accounts and tax returns will close.
From 1 May 2024 it has been confirmed that Companies House are increasing their fees. Companies House fees are often…